Defence Infrastructure Tendering Specialist

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Defence Infrastructure Tendering Specialist to join our Defence sector team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Defence estate policies, systems and infrastructure contracting models.

We are looking for candidates based in Canberra or willing to relocate.

About the Role

The Defence Infrastructure Tendering Specialist will be responsible for managing major Defence tenders, producing high-quality and compliant submissions, and working collaboratively with a large team of technical and proposal specialists.

The role will require periodic participation and support to other business sectors including road, rail, new energy, water and others.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing major Defence tenders to produce high-quality and compliant submissions
  • Working collaboratively with a large team of technical and proposal specialists
  • Reviewing content for completeness and accuracy, and working with Lead Authors and technical and commercial leaders to deliver high-quality outputs
  • Meeting tight and competing deadlines
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in Defence infrastructure proposal management and/or writing
  • Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely
  • Established experience in the Defence sector with an understanding of Defence estate policies, systems and processes
  • An energetic, self-starter, keen to learn and develop a superior Defence tendering system and methods
  • Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business or similar field will be beneficial
  • Interested to learn and adopt new technologies to assist in bid management and development
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per annum, plus industry-leading benefits such as:

  • Specialised learning and development programs
  • Mental health and wellbeing program
  • Industry leading paid parental leave policy
  • An additional purchased leave option
  • Coaching programs for staff on parental leave
What We Offer

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.



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